public policy training

The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) has commenced its 6th training programme on Public Policy and Governance for Cambodian civil servants, fostering international collaboration in public administration. Running from September 23rd to October 4th, the two-week course is being held at NCGG’s Mussoorie campus in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). This initiative aims to enhance governance practices in Cambodia by sharing India’s expertise in public administration. A total of 39 senior and mid-level civil servants from Cambodia, representing the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovations, are participating in the programme. The training serves as a platform for sharing best practices and discussing institutional reforms for effective governance. V. Srinivas, Director General of NCGG and Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), presided over the programme’s inauguration. In his keynote address, he highlighted the long-standing partnership between India and Cambodia and emphasized the importance of capacity-building initiatives. Srinivas discussed how finance and technology can drive governance reforms, citing India’s Aadhaar system as a transformative model for ensuring transparency and accountability. Representing Cambodia, Ith Hunly, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Science and Technology Innovations, expressed gratitude for the impactful training. He emphasized the importance of the lessons learned in supporting Cambodia’s governance modernization efforts, particularly in institutional reforms and citizen engagement. This programme builds on an MoU signed in April 2024 between India and Cambodia to bolster civil service development. NCGG’s expanding international outreach, with upcoming initiatives for BIMSTEC and ASEAN nations, underscores India’s growing commitment to sharing its governance expertise globally. Source: India News Network